The best thing about Giglio Dell’ Opera is its convenient location near the Piazza della Repubblica and the Termini train station. The homey mid-range hotel has 61 rooms with classic charm, but some rooms have tube-style TVs, iffy Wi-Fi, and bathrooms that could use more attention to cleanliness. There’s no full restaurant on-site, but there’s a bar and a parlor where guests can enjoy a coffee or cocktail. Breakfast is free but has limited options. Guests may want to consider Hotel Camelia, a mid-range hotel that's near Termini train station and, while somewhat pricer, has fresher rooms.
The best thing about Giglio Dell’ Opera is its convenient location near the Piazza della Repubblica and the Termini train station. The homey mid-range hotel has 61 rooms with classic charm, but some rooms have tube-style TVs, iffy Wi-Fi, and bathrooms that could use more attention to cleanliness. There’s no full restaurant on-site, but there’s a bar and a parlor where guests can enjoy a coffee or cocktail. Breakfast is free but has limited options. Guests may want to consider Hotel Camelia, a mid-range hotel that's near Termini train station and, while somewhat pricer, has fresher rooms.
Part of the Accor hotel chain, the 97-room, mid-range Mercure Roma Corso Trieste is located in an elegant residential area -- amid parks, churches, and modern architecture -- about a 20-minute bus ride to Rome's center. The modern rooms are equipped with mini-fridges, tea/coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, and the hotel also has a fitness center with a handful of cardio- and weight-training equipment, plus a sauna. There's a bar and lounge area on site, and a rooftop bar that opens in the warmer months. Within walking distance of the lovely Villa Torlonia and Villa Massimo parks, the hotel draws couples, families, solo, and business travelers. Guests looking to stay in the charming, lively Trastevere neighborhood may want to consider similarly-priced Hip Suites, though the property lacks a fitness center and sauna.
Part of the Accor hotel chain, the 97-room, mid-range Mercure Roma Corso Trieste is located in an elegant residential area -- amid parks, churches, and modern architecture -- about a 20-minute bus ride to Rome's center. The modern rooms are equipped with mini-fridges, tea/coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, and the hotel also has a fitness center with a handful of cardio- and weight-training equipment, plus a sauna. There's a bar and lounge area on site, and a rooftop bar that opens in the warmer months. Within walking distance of the lovely Villa Torlonia and Villa Massimo parks, the hotel draws couples, families, solo, and business travelers. Guests looking to stay in the charming, lively Trastevere neighborhood may want to consider similarly-priced Hip Suites, though the property lacks a fitness center and sauna.
This 56-room, budget Taormina Hotel is located a few blocks from Rome’s Termini train station and has been run by the same family for more than 50 years. Modern rooms are simple and clean, with wood or large square tile floors, mounted flat-screen TVs, and small but stylish bathrooms. A few rooms have mini-fridges and narrow, private balconies, and Wi-Fi and air-conditioning are available in some rooms for an extra fee. The hotel offers a simple, carb-heavy breakfast for free and there's a small bar on-site as well. The Taormina is best suited to budget travelers seeking a touch of personalized service in a central location with easy transportation links, though for a more quaint experience in the same area at a similar price point, guests should check out Home Gallery 101.
This 56-room, budget Taormina Hotel is located a few blocks from Rome’s Termini train station and has been run by the same family for more than 50 years. Modern rooms are simple and clean, with wood or large square tile floors, mounted flat-screen TVs, and small but stylish bathrooms. A few rooms have mini-fridges and narrow, private balconies, and Wi-Fi and air-conditioning are available in some rooms for an extra fee. The hotel offers a simple, carb-heavy breakfast for free and there's a small bar on-site as well. The Taormina is best suited to budget travelers seeking a touch of personalized service in a central location with easy transportation links, though for a more quaint experience in the same area at a similar price point, guests should check out Home Gallery 101.
This five-room, three-pearl bed and breakfast is situated in Rome’s historic center, with views of the nearby Colosseum from several rooms. Elegant, airy, and spacious, guest rooms stunning vaulted brick ceilings, and huge en-suite bathrooms. La Finestra offers a romantic, intimate, apartment-style experience within walking distance of Rome's major sights, and touches like a welcome bottle of wine are particularly gracious. A free continental breakfast is delivered straight to guest rooms, and though there is a small kitchen for guest use on site as well there aren't many common areas to speak of. Guests looking for a slightly larger hotel with an equally historic background should consider Boscolo Palace Roma, which has contemporary rooms within walking distance of Villa Borghese at a similar price point.
This five-room, three-pearl bed and breakfast is situated in Rome’s historic center, with views of the nearby Colosseum from several rooms. Elegant, airy, and spacious, guest rooms stunning vaulted brick ceilings, and huge en-suite bathrooms. La Finestra offers a romantic, intimate, apartment-style experience within walking distance of Rome's major sights, and touches like a welcome bottle of wine are particularly gracious. A free continental breakfast is delivered straight to guest rooms, and though there is a small kitchen for guest use on site as well there aren't many common areas to speak of. Guests looking for a slightly larger hotel with an equally historic background should consider Boscolo Palace Roma, which has contemporary rooms within walking distance of Villa Borghese at a similar price point.
The 94-room Hotel Villafranca is a budget option that's conveniently located an eight-minute walk from Termini Station and just two minutes from the metro. Plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops are also within walking distance. Rooms are a mix of nominally modern and dated units, but they all features air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safes, and mini-fridges. Some have balconies or terraces with city views, and some are even large enough for a table and chairs. Breakfast is free, and the lobby lounge is a popular spot to hang out for drinks. Wi-Fi is also free, but can be spotty. Travelers who'd prefer to be even closer to the train station could check out the Hotel Nord Nuova Roma, which also has a fitness center and rooftop terrace.
The 94-room Hotel Villafranca is a budget option that's conveniently located an eight-minute walk from Termini Station and just two minutes from the metro. Plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops are also within walking distance. Rooms are a mix of nominally modern and dated units, but they all features air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safes, and mini-fridges. Some have balconies or terraces with city views, and some are even large enough for a table and chairs. Breakfast is free, and the lobby lounge is a popular spot to hang out for drinks. Wi-Fi is also free, but can be spotty. Travelers who'd prefer to be even closer to the train station could check out the Hotel Nord Nuova Roma, which also has a fitness center and rooftop terrace.
The 46-room Montecarlo Hotel is a mid-range, family-run property with an antique style that’s within a 10-minute walk of attractions, restaurants, public transportation, and shops. Charming and vintage (though somewhat dated) rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs with Sky TV, and air-conditioning, while some have big jetted showers and tubs, and rainfall showerheads. However, rooms are dimly lit and many bathrooms lack counter space. The breakfast receives mostly good reviews, and both the lovely on-site bar and concierge services are 24/7. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, and there's a free valet service to a nearby garage, but the street parking on-site costs extra.
The 46-room Montecarlo Hotel is a mid-range, family-run property with an antique style that’s within a 10-minute walk of attractions, restaurants, public transportation, and shops. Charming and vintage (though somewhat dated) rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs with Sky TV, and air-conditioning, while some have big jetted showers and tubs, and rainfall showerheads. However, rooms are dimly lit and many bathrooms lack counter space. The breakfast receives mostly good reviews, and both the lovely on-site bar and concierge services are 24/7. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, and there's a free valet service to a nearby garage, but the street parking on-site costs extra.
With bold and trendy designs, the 57-room Fiume Hotel is an upper-middle-range property in a quiet residential area by the Villa Borghese gardens. The hotel’s charming garden terrace with seating, umbrellas, and pretty greenery is popular among guests, and there’s also a cozy breakfast lounge (where a daily buffet is served) and a hip lobby bar on-site. Classic, simple rooms have electric kettles, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and some on the fifth floor have terrace access. This is a solid choice, but the location is a long walk from the main tourist sights. By comparison, the Condotti Palace provides a more central location, but rates tend to be higher.
With bold and trendy designs, the 57-room Fiume Hotel is an upper-middle-range property in a quiet residential area by the Villa Borghese gardens. The hotel’s charming garden terrace with seating, umbrellas, and pretty greenery is popular among guests, and there’s also a cozy breakfast lounge (where a daily buffet is served) and a hip lobby bar on-site. Classic, simple rooms have electric kettles, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and some on the fifth floor have terrace access. This is a solid choice, but the location is a long walk from the main tourist sights. By comparison, the Condotti Palace provides a more central location, but rates tend to be higher.
The 292-room Cicerone Hotel is a mid-range property in the Prati district of Rome within a 20-minute walk of both the Vatican and the Spanish Steps. Some of the hotel’s rooms have dated elements -- including carpets and curtains -- but the property is undergoing renovations to freshen up these spaces. There are some nice freebies here, including Wi-Fi, minibars, and a buffet breakfast all included in the room rate. There’s also a polished restaurant on-site as well as a classy bar and an inviting terrace with lounge furniture. Guests looking for more charm should compare rates with Visconti Palace, a nearby upper-middle-range property with a roof terrace.
The 292-room Cicerone Hotel is a mid-range property in the Prati district of Rome within a 20-minute walk of both the Vatican and the Spanish Steps. Some of the hotel’s rooms have dated elements -- including carpets and curtains -- but the property is undergoing renovations to freshen up these spaces. There are some nice freebies here, including Wi-Fi, minibars, and a buffet breakfast all included in the room rate. There’s also a polished restaurant on-site as well as a classy bar and an inviting terrace with lounge furniture. Guests looking for more charm should compare rates with Visconti Palace, a nearby upper-middle-range property with a roof terrace.
The Radisson Blu Es is an upscale, 21st-century hotel located right next to Rome's main Termini train station -- convenient for travel connections though one of the capital's seedier neighborhoods. The hotel does, however, offer a lot more than most of the city's hotels in terms of features. There's a superb rooftop terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool, two dining options with good food and city views, plus a spa with a small gym, but entry costs extra. Its 232 sleek, contemporary guest rooms are starting to age, and some are prone to noise from the nearby station. But the biggest drawback is that Standard units have awkward setups and limited-privacy bathrooms. It's a solid pick for business travelers but not for sightseers looking for a central location, who also may want to opt for a more traditionally styled stay, like Britannia Hotel.
The Radisson Blu Es is an upscale, 21st-century hotel located right next to Rome's main Termini train station -- convenient for travel connections though one of the capital's seedier neighborhoods. The hotel does, however, offer a lot more than most of the city's hotels in terms of features. There's a superb rooftop terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool, two dining options with good food and city views, plus a spa with a small gym, but entry costs extra. Its 232 sleek, contemporary guest rooms are starting to age, and some are prone to noise from the nearby station. But the biggest drawback is that Standard units have awkward setups and limited-privacy bathrooms. It's a solid pick for business travelers but not for sightseers looking for a central location, who also may want to opt for a more traditionally styled stay, like Britannia Hotel.
The budget-level Hotel Prati is best for travelers who are planning on spending most of their time out and about sightseeing. While the hotel dates back to 1939, much of the building's history has been covered over with renovations. Its 23 rooms are cramped and dated, but offer amenities like TVs (though they're old tube-style) and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in the room rate, but gets mixed reviews. There's not much else in the way of facilities here. Travelers who are interested in bargain lodging near Vatican City might also want to consider the Adriatic Hotel, which has flat-screen TVs in its rooms and cheaper rates, but does not offer breakfast service.
The budget-level Hotel Prati is best for travelers who are planning on spending most of their time out and about sightseeing. While the hotel dates back to 1939, much of the building's history has been covered over with renovations. Its 23 rooms are cramped and dated, but offer amenities like TVs (though they're old tube-style) and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in the room rate, but gets mixed reviews. There's not much else in the way of facilities here. Travelers who are interested in bargain lodging near Vatican City might also want to consider the Adriatic Hotel, which has flat-screen TVs in its rooms and cheaper rates, but does not offer breakfast service.